glassy

• Qualifie une surface lisse, brillante et rappelant le verre ; s'emploie aussi pour un regard fixe, vide ou sans expression.

Describes a surface that is smooth, shiny, and resembles glass; also used to describe a fixed, expressionless stare.

1. Resembling glassB2formal

   Having a smooth, shiny, and slick surface that looks like glass.

   vitreux

   • The lake was glassy and perfectly still at dawn.
   • She walked across the glassy floor of the new museum.
   • The polished marble had a glassy finish.

   Synonymesglazedglossypolishedshinysleekslicksmoothvitreous

   Antonymescoarsedullmatteroughuneven

2. Lifeless eyesB2formal

   Describing eyes that are fixed, expressionless, and lacking liveliness or emotion.

   yeux vitreux

   • He stared ahead with a glassy look in his eyes.
   • After the shock, her eyes became glassy and distant.
   • The patient's glassy gaze worried the nurse.

   Synonymesblankdeaddullexpressionlessfishyfixedglazedstaringvacantvitreous

   Antonymesalertanimatedbrightexpressivelivelysparkling

3. Glazed ceramic surfaceC1formal

   Having a shiny, nonporous surface created by fusing a vitreous solution onto ceramics.

   Surface vitrifiée

   • The potter applied a glassy coating to the vase.
   • These tiles have a beautiful glassy glaze.
   • The glassy finish on the ceramic bowl made it easy to clean.

   Synonymesglazedvitreous

   Antonymesdullmatteunglazed